The Nigerian government has ordered that integrity tests be carried out on all dams in the country to avert future disasters.
President Tinubu made this known Tuesday in a televised broadcast marking the nation’s Independence Day anniversary.
“Our government has been responding to the recent natural disasters, particularly the flooding in parts of the country,” he said.
“After Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri, I also visited to assure our people that this federal government will always stand with our people in their times of trouble.
“At the last meeting of the Federal Executive Council, we approved a Disaster Relief Fund to mobilise private and public sector funds to help us respond faster to emergencies.”
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PREMIUM TIMES reported how Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, was submerged by water last month, disrupting lives and property.
“Our government has also ordered integrity tests of all our dams in the country to avert future disasters,” Mr Tinubu said Tuesday.
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